Iker Muniain, who started Monday’s game for Athletic Club against Mallorca at San Mamés, has become the sixth player to make 500 official appearances for the Basque side.
As reported by Sport, only José Ángel Iribar (614), Txetxu Rojo (541), Joseba Etxeberria (514), Andoni Iraola (510) and Markel Susaeta (507) have reached this milestone for Athletic.
Muniain, 29, made his first-team debut on 30 July 2009 in a Europa League match against Young Boys, and was then, at 16 years, 7 months and 11 days, the youngest player to make his debut for the club.
He joined Athletic at the age of 12 from Txantrea and has scored 71 goals for the first team.
Youngest players to play 500 games in Spain (Via Fran Martínez):
[27 years and 114 days] Raúl
[28 years and 189 days] Leo Messi
[28 years and 269 days] Iker Casillas
[29 years and 124 days] Koke
[29 years and 202 days] Manolo Sanchís
[29 years and 239 days] IKER MUNIAIN
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